Long known as "The King of Cheeses", Blue Stilton is one of a handful of British cheeses granted the status of a "protected designation origin" (PDO) by the European Commission. Only cheese produced in the three counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire and made according to a strict code may be called Stilton. There are just six dairies licensed to make Stilton, each being subject to regular audit by an independent inspection agency accredited to European Standard EN 45011.

To be called Stilton, a cheese must:

be made only in the three counties from local milk which is pasteurized before use.

be made only in a traditional cylindrical shape.

be allowed to form its own crust or coat.

be un-pressed.

have delicate blue veins radiating from the center.

have a taste profile typical of Stilton.

Made by the Long Clawson dairy, this product is perfect for snacking and as a part of the cheese course, but also is a wonderful cheese for salads and cooking.

this was a gift -- my friend loved it and lives where stilton cheese is unavailable.

By CJfrom warren, NJon Jan 17, 2018

Tasty Stilton

I appreciate a creamy bleu cheese and this stilton is no exception. I placed it on some baguette slices, baked it and added fig jam and it was a fabulous afternoon snack. Will buy again.

By Scott85from Clemson, SCon Jan 07, 2018

WONDERFUL

Good and creamy with a little saltiness. I use non-salted
crackers for this.

By Cassiefrom Los Angeleson Dec 31, 2017

Love the Stilton

We sent this to our sister & brother-in-law, & they loved it. They said it was as good or better than the cheese we used to send them that came from a gourmet cheese shop where we live. They definitely know a good cheese from a mediocre cheese, so I trust their opinion.

By Skramerfrom Floridaon Dec 27, 2017

Holiday Gift

They loved this cheese!

By Jeannefrom Cullowhee, NCon Dec 15, 2017

Best ever Blue Cheese

This is a wonderful Blue Cheese. We can not find anything to compare locally. So happy to have it delivered to our door!

By BJFfrom Washington, DCon Dec 07, 2017

Disappointing

This piece of cheese was dry and crumbly not at all the way Royal Blue Stilton should be. We were totally disappointed.

By Rainprooffrom Seaford, Delawareon Jul 23, 2017

Personal reward for being good to myself.

Because of a previous order, this cheese has yet to be opened as it rests in the cooler confines of my refrigerator.I will open it today and expect the same high standards of flavor and quality that I have received in the past.The customer service team at igourmet are far superior to any other company that I deal with.